Chapter 33 recounts the story of a devotee named Karnik. While on a journey to Nashik, he went for Darshan at the temple of Kala Rama and had an unexpected encounter with the saint Narsing Maharaj. In front of a circle of devotees, the Maharaj suddenly got up, grabbed Karnik by the wrist, and forcefully said, "Give my Rupee." Although Karnik was initially amazed, he gave the rupee with great joy because it felt as if Sai Baba himself was accepting the offering. The text notes that it was less an acceptance and more a forceful taking, demonstrating one of the unique ways Baba would interact with his followers.
Can you tell me about the time a devotee named Karnik had an unusual encounter with a saint in Nashik?
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